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Minimum Event Size: 40 Weekdays/75-100 Weekends
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Wedding Catering Services
Serving Metro Detroit, Southeastern Michigan & Toledo, OH since 1963
Treat your guests to an extraordinary wedding menu offered a affordable prices
Our combined staff have over 50 years of expertise to custom tailor the details of your event plus robust, delectable food choices that will give you many options.
Voted Top Wedding Caterer
When it comes to catering your wedding reception, Gary's Catering event planners and chefs can help you build a menu that your guests will truly remember with a smile.
Have questions? Consult with our culinary team to get the wedding catering process started now.
-Prelude to Dinner Service-
If there is an extended period between when guests arrive and when the meal is served, you may wish to consider a cocktail hour featuring delicious morsels to titillate their taste buds while awaiting the arrival of your wedding party
offered for $4.95 per person
Attractively presented assortment of domestic cheese paired with artesian crackers, petite salami horns, crisp cucumber, assorted seasonal berries, colorful carved melon and farm fresh Vegetables Crudites with dipping sauce.
You Pick 5 Appetizer Station $7.95 per person
Price includes your choice of five items
Add 6th selection +$2.00pp
Selections to choose from include
Cheese Display:
Pistachio Encrusted Goat Cheese Log drizzled w/honey
Assorted Domestic & Import Cheese, Grapes, Cucumber, Celery
Colorful medley of seasonal berries and carved melon
Farm fresh Garden Vegetable Crudities
w/dipping sauce
Garnished with fresh strawberry spears
Stuffed Mushroom Caps
Cheddar Bacon or Zesty Sausage
Bread Stix, Red Pepper, Baby Carrots & Pita
Tomato Basil Bruschetta
Petite Antipasto Skewers
Sun-Dried Tomato and Goat Cheese Skewers
Roasted Vegetables & Goat Cheese Flatbread Triangles
Bacon Wrapped Dates
Bacon Wrapped Rosemary Potatoes
Spanakopita Triangles
Presented warmed, Greek Style Spinach Pie
Cocktail Meatballs
(Sweet n' sour, Swedish, Marinara w/chopped Parsley or Classic BBQ)
Warm Spinach Artichoke Dip
w/pita triangles and tortilla chips
Fried Brussel Sprouts w/Honey Sriracha Glaze
Bavarian Pretzel Bites w/Warm Craft Beer Cheese
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Wings
Tavern Ham & Cheddar Grilled Flatbread Triangles
Smoked Ham & Cheddar Spirals
Garden Vegetable Shooters +$1.75ea
Julienne carrot, yellow bell pepper, zucchini & celery atop buttermilk ranch sauce presented in glass shooter
Chilled Shrimp Shooters +$2.50ea
Jumbo Shrimp, sprig of dill, zesty cocktail sauce presented in glass shooter -Upscale presentation-
Smoked Salmon +$2.95pp
Presented on vegetable crisp; Chive cream cheese spread
Jumbo Chocolate Dipped Strawberries -$21.95 per dz
Shrimp Cocktail -$175
Jumbo shrimp seated on a blanket of romaine, complemented by carved lemon and Chef Joseph's zesty cocktail sauce. Price includes 125 units.
Glossy white or black appetizer plates, forks, napkins. 1 hour continuous service with attendant included.
(Upgrade to glass appetizer plates +.50ea)
Charcuterie Table
$9.95 per person
Glass plates, cocktail napkins. Decorative accents, wood displays, tiered arrangements.
1 hour service included
Featuring a Fine Selection of the Following Meats:
Proscuitto, Capocollo, Mortadella, Tasso Ham, Charred Andouille Sausage
Accompaniments Include:
Sweet gherkins, bacon wrapped dates, country pate, pistachio goat cheese log, bleu cheese, aged cheddar, mixed nuts, jalapeno stuffed olives, black olives, seasonal berries & grapes.
Whole grain mustard, artisian crackers & flatbread crisps, crostini, assorted bread sticks
Popular Dinner Buffets
(other menu's available, please refer to buffet links at left of page)
~Buffet A $17.25 per person~
Your choice of 2 Entrees
Tri- Cheese Home style Baked Mostaccioli
Traditional Italian meat sauce
Herb Roast Chicken
Fresh poultry direct from Michigan farmers!
Plump & Juicy! Deliciously prepared with a medley of fresh seasonings
Classic Meat Lasagna or Vegetarian Lasagna
Classic lasagna recipe with Ground beef, Sweet onion, Mozzarella, Ricotta, Parmesan cheese, traditional tomato sauce and lasagna noodles
Breaded Pork Chops w/Mushroom Sauce
Home Style Pierogis
Choice of two: Potato, Potato & Chz, Potato & Onion, Ricotta, Meat, Mushroom & Onion, Sauerkraut & Mushroom
(presented with sour cream on side)
Eastern Market Smoked Sausage
Presented on a bed of Sauerkraut
Italian Meatballs
House Made, deliciously prepared with a medley of fresh seasonings
Italian Meatballs engulfed in Marinara sauce & spaghetti noodles with shaved Parmesan on the side.
OR
Italian Meatballs tossed with egg noodles presented in Chef Joseph's home style Swedish sauce, Classic Mushroom or Brown gravy.
Choice of vegetable & potato
Toss Garden Greens
Fresh garnishes & 3 types of dressing
Bakery Italian bread & Dinner rolls
Displayed in decorative baskets on buffet
~Buffet B $18.75 per person~
Beef Marsala
Slow Roasted Top Round of Beef; thinly sliced, presented simmering in Chef Joseph's delicious Marsala sauce complemented by sauté' mushrooms
Choice of 2nd Entrée:
Herb Roast Chicken
Fresh poultry direct from Michigan farmers!
Entree is deliciously prepared with a medley of fresh seasonings then oven baked til golden!
Southern Style Fried Chicken
Classic Meat Lasagna or Vegetarian Lasagna
Classic lasagna recipe with Ground beef, Sweet onion, Mozzarella, Ricotta, Parmesan cheese, traditional tomato sauce and lasagna noodles
Salisbury Steak Manhattan
Our signature Salisbury steak topped with rich brown mushroom gravy, sauté' bell pepper & onion and topped with melted cheddar cheese.
Sliced Roast Pork Loin with Mushroom Gravy
“Eastern Market” Smoked Sausage
Traditional recipe, presented on a bed of Sauerkraut
Roast Turkey
“Grade A” Tom Turkey seasoned to perfection, slow roasted to seal in its natural juices. Presented in homestyle gravy. Cranberry sauce accompanies this traditional entrée.
Old Tavern Sausage & Peppers
“Eastern Market” Sweet Italian Sausage deliciously roasted with medley of sweet bell pepper, fresh chopped basil and sauté’ onions. Tossed with Penne pasta and Chef Joseph’s signature Marinara sauce. Shaved Parmesan presented on the side.
Italian Meatballs
House Made, deliciously prepared with a medley of fresh seasonings
Italian Meatballs engulfed in Marinara sauce over spaghetti noodles with shaved Parmesan on the side.
OR
Italian Meatballs tossed with wide egg noodles presented in home style Swedish sauce, Classic Mushroom or Brown gravy.
Penne Rigata, Fettuccine or Farfalle Pasta
Engulfed in your choice of sauce: Creamy Garlic Pesto, Spinach Artichoke w/Feta, Alfredo with Fire Roasted Red Peppers, Spicy Tomato, Vodka Sauce or
Traditional Marinara accompanied by shaved Parmesan cheese on the side
Choice of vegetable, potato & salad
Bakery bread & rolls displayed in decorative baskets on buffet
Wedding cake scoring & plating service complementary with guest attendance 175 or greater
~Buffet C $19.95 per person~
Beef Marsala
Thinly sliced; simmering in Chef Joseph's delicious Marsala sauce, complemented by saute mushrooms.
(Mushrooms can be omitted from recipe, in additional Marsala sauce can be replaced with Classic Beef Gravy)
Chicken Breast
Parmesan, Piccata, Marsala & most popular; Chef Joseph's signature Basil Cream sauce
Penne Rigata, Fettuccine or Farfalle Pasta
Engulfed in your choice of sauce: Creamy Garlic Pesto, Spinach Artichoke w/Feta, Alfredo with Fire Roasted Red Peppers, Spicy Tomato, Vodka Sauce or
Traditional Marinara accompanied by shaved Parmesan cheese on the side
Choice of vegetable, potato & salad
Bakery bread & rolls displayed in decorative baskets on buffet
Wedding cake scoring & plating service complementary with guest attendance 175 or greater
~Buffet D $22.95 per person~
Choice of 2 Entrées:
Chef Carved Roast Pork Loin w/Roasted Apple Gravy
Bacon Wrapped | Apple & Cornbread Stuffed
Chicken Breast
Basil Cream | Marsala | Piccata | Parmesan
Stuffed Chicken Breast
Cordon Bleu | Florentine | Proscuitto Wrapped & Smoked Gouda
Penne, Fettuccine or Farfalle Pasta
Engulfed in your choice of sauce:Creamy Garlic Pesto, Spinach Artichoke w/Feta, Alfredo, Spicy Tomato, Vodka Sauce or Traditional Marinara accompanied by shaved Parmesan cheese
Choice of vegetable , potato & salad, bakery bread & rolls.
Bakery bread & rolls displayed in decorative baskets on buffet
Wedding Cake scoring & plating service complementary with guest attendance 175 or greater
~Buffet E $25.50 per person~
"Black Angus" Beef Tenderloin Au Jus
This is our most requested Beef Entree!
Slow roasted to perfection, your guests will be thrilled with Chef Joseph's "fork tender" delicacy.
Chef carved to order, dipped in au jus and topped with sauteed silver dollar mushroom
Creamy horseradish sauce accompanies this stellar entree.
Chicken Breast
Parmesan, Piccata, Marsala & most popular; Chef Joseph's signature Basil Cream Sauce
Penne Rigata, Fettuccine or Farfalle Pasta
Engulfed in your choice of sauce: Creamy Garlic Pesto, Spinach Artichoke w/Feta, Alfredo with Fire Roasted Red Peppers, Spicy Tomato, Vodka Sauce or Traditional Marinara accompanied by shaved Parmesan cheese
Choice of vegetable, potato & salad
Guest table bakery bread baskets
Wedding cake scoring & plating service complimentary with guest attendance 175 or greater
~Buffet F- $26.95 per person~
12oz Roast Prime Rib Au Jus
Slow roasted Prime Rib with our own special seasonings resulting in one of most popular upscale entrees!
Featuring Chef Carving station, Horseradish Cream,
Upon request, sauteed silver dollar mushrooms.
Chicken Breast
Parmesan, Piccata, Marsala & most popular; Chef Joseph's signature Basil Cream sauce
Penne Rigata, Fettuccine or Farfalle Pasta
Engulfed in your choice of sauce: Creamy Garlic Pesto, Spinach Artichoke w/Feta, Alfredo with Fire Roasted Red Peppers, Spicy Tomato, Vodka Sauce or Traditional Marinara accompanied by shaved Parmesan cheese
Choice of vegetable, potato & salad
Guest table bakery bread baskets
Wedding cake scoring & plating service complementary with guest attendance 175 or greater
~Buffet G- $29.00 per person~
Elegant "Black Angus" Beef Tenderloin Au jus
Slow roasted to perfection your guests will be thrilled with Chef Joseph's "fork tender" delicacy.
Chef carved to order, dipped in au jus and topped with sauteed silverdollar mushroom
Horseradish cream sauce on the side
Chicken Breast
Parmesan, Piccata, Marsala & most popular; Chef Joseph's signature Basil Cream Sauce
Broiled Atlantic Salmon
Chef Joseph's signature "Jack Daniel Teriyaki" Glaze.
Meatless 4th entree:
Penne Rigata, Fettuccine or Farfalle Pasta
Engulfed in your choice of sauce: Creamy Garlic Pesto, , Spinach Artichoke w/Feta, Alfredo with Fire Roasted Red Peppers, Spicy Tomato, Vodka Sauce or Traditional Marinara accompanied by shaved Parmesan cheese
Choice of vegetable, potato & salad
Guest table Artisan breads & rolls
Wedding cake scoring & plating service complementary
Gary's Signature Salads
Toss Garden Greens
Fresh garnishes & popular dressings
(only salad available for $16.25 menu)
Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with cherry tomatoes, red onion, garlic herb croutons and fresh Parmesan cheese. Creamy Caesar dressing.
Authentic Greek Salad
Lettuce, tomatoes, feta, black olives, cucumbers,, onions, beets . Greek Dressing on the side
The following salads are available on $17.25 per person and greater menus.
Baby Spinach Salad
Bacon, red onion, crumbled bleu cheese or feta, mushroom. Hot bacon dressing & Poppy seed dressing
The Following Salads-Available on menus from $15.50pp
Michigan Toss Salad
Organic field greens | sundried cherries | mushroom | red onion |
chopped cucumber | tomato | candied pecans | crumbled bleu cheese
Herb croutons | dressings: Italian, ranch, raspberry vinaigrette
Tossed Caprese Salad
Bite size mozzarella balls | sweet cherry tomatoes | fresh basil
extra virgin olive oil | golden balsamic vinegar | salt | pepper
BLT Chopped Salad
chopped romaine | crumbled Bacon | corn | cherry tomatoes
crumbled Goat Cheese. | BBQ Ranch Dressing Italian Dressing
Mediterranean Salad
Chopped romaine & baby spinach | diced tomato | diced bell pepper
cucumber | garbanzo beans | mozzarella | red onion | toasted pita triangles
Fattoush & raspberry vinaigrette dressings
Grilled Vegetable Display
Zucchini, carrots, roasted tomatoes, grilled red onion, roasted bell peppers and asparagus
Family Style Salad Service available on menu's greater than $17.25 per person +2.50 per person
includes glass salad plate and your choice of 2 dressings
Starch / Potato Selections
Smashed Red skin Potatoes
accentuated with roasted garlic and home style gravy
Traditional buttery Idaho Mashed Potatoes
Home style gravy
Twice baked potatoes
Crisp bacon, chives & Cheddar (menu's $21.95 or greater)
Rustic Garlic & Herb Roasted Potatoes
Tossed with olive oil, roasted garlic, parsley, dill & chives, and cracked black pepper
Rosemary Roasted Potatoes
Slow roasted potatoes lightly seasoned with roasted garlic, cracked black pepper and fresh Rosemary.
Potato Au gratin
Scalloped Potatoes
Rice
Long Grain Rice Pilaf, Garden Rice Pilaf or Southwestern Rice
Parslied Boiled Potatoes
Tender and buttery Yukon Gold Potatoes
Baked Mac & Cheese with Buttery Crumb Topping
Prepared with a medley of three types of cheese and Cavatappi pasta
Farm Fresh Vegetable Selections
Colorful & Vibrant Vegetable Medley with light butter sauce
(broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, cherry tomatoes)
Italian Vegetable Medley
Colorful & Vibrant Vegetables w/light Marinara. Sprinkled w/Parmesan cheese and touch of roasted garlic
Sweet "Peaches n' Cream" loose corn in buttery sauce
with buttery sauce
Peas and pearl onions with cream sauce
Steamed Broccoli Florets and Carrots
Light Garlic Butter Sauce
Green bean Almandine
Menu's $16.95pp and greater feature Fresh "French Cut" Green beans.
Upon request- addition of crumbled bacon.
Baby Carrot Marmalade
Baby carrots with brown sugar glaze
Roasted Asparagus Spears tossed w/toasted pine nuts
Available on menus greater than $21.95 per person
Wedding Fun Station for Kids -$6.95pp
(Your choice of 4 selections)
Mini Corn Dogs ,Mini Hot dogs, Chicken Tender's, Wing dings, Macaroni n' Cheese
Mini Deep Dish Pizza, Potato Wedges, Mozzarella Bread Sticks
Assorted snack chips, pretzels & cheesy popcorn included
(popcorn stand available for additional charge)
Condiments: ketchup, mustard, honey mustard, marinara & ranch dipping sauce
This Station Can be added onto any of our Wedding Buffets Minimum of 40 children
Sweet Endings to a Perfect Wedding
(complementary with guest attendance 175 or greater)
includes glossy white or black 7" dessert plates (glass upgrade +.50pp), forks, cocktail napkins, cake is scored and presented on dessert table; staff will have
DJ announce it is available. Table side service is available for an additional fee, please discuss with your event planner
Below selections have been designed to capture the attention of your guests & give them something great to talk about when your special event is over!Deluxe Cream Puff -$4.95 per person
French Vanilla Ice Cream, drizzled with hot fudge. Table side service
Sliced Tortes -$5.95 per person
Individually sliced and presented on a sauced painted porcelain plate. Table side service
After Glow Dessert Station -$6.95 per person
Mouth watering assortment of Miniature french & italian pastries, black forest torte, mini eclairs & cannoli's, assorted petit fours, chocolate dipped strawberries, seasonal berries and upscale bakery cookies, butter cream brownie bites.
Cheesecake Martini Bar -$8.95 per person
Smore's and New York Cheese Cakes presented in Martini Glasses topped with Guests choice of:
Fresh Strawberries & Raspberries, Cherry sauce, Dark Chocolate Ganache, Cinnamon Caramel Sauce, Bourbon Glazed Pecans, Vanilla Whipped Cream, Crumbled Oreos
Included in Gary's Standard Buffet Service
Tux attired wait staff
Buffet setup/replenish/tear down
Dismiss tables for dinner & bussing guest tables throughout dinner service
Attending to your guests needs in a friendly and efficient manner
Glass Salt & Pepper shakers on guest tables
High quality disposable: glossy white or black plates & utensils, 2 ply white napkins,
Buffet table coverings (disposable)
Buffet Service equipment
Restaurant grade chafing dishes (warmers), sterno, serving utensils
Ala cart service enhancements for your consideration
"Better" Serviceware Upgrade features: Premium hard plastic white 10.25” Dinner plates w/dual edge silver pipping around plate edge for upscale look. Rolled Cutlery (premium white disposable napkin, sturdy “silver look” fork & knife) $1.95 per set. (Note: you can request for your cutlery not to be rolled - this works best if you are having “ linen” napkins)
"Best" Serviceware Upgrade features: 10.5” China Dinner Plate, Stainless Steel Fork & Knife, 2ply White Dinner Napkin. $2.95pp fee will apply
Family Style Salad & Bread Basket Service $2.50pp
Plated Dinner Salad w/Bread Basket $2.95pp
(Available for menus of $18.75 or greater)
Mixed greens, cucumber, cherry tomato, shredded carrots, parmesan, herb crouton.
Choice of 2 dressings: Rasp Vin, Italian, Ranch, Honey Mustard or French
Elegant Roll Top Chafer upgrade $25
# needed will depend upon selected menu.
7" Sea breeze glass salad or dessert plates $.50ea
11 oz Glass Water Goblets $.99 each. Placed on guest tables; initial water fill with ice included in price.
64 oz plastic Water Pitchers $3.75 each. Placed on guest tables; initial water fill with ice included in price.
*** Click on our Rental Equipment Link
to view our full line of equipment and linen rentals ***
Wait staff Time Extensions Available
Upon completion of dinner service / contracted duties. Please discuss with your event planner.
Great care goes into the creations displayed above.
They are designed to be striking to the eye and delectable to the palate.
Your wedding guests will remember them fondly.
Please see our Terms & Conditions when reserving your event 19% Administrative Fee assessed to all events Michigan State Sales Tax Applicable
Click on our Questions & Answers link for answers to commonly asked questions.
Minimum of 100 guests for stated pricing Friday & Saturday events. Monday thru Thrusday & Sundays minimum is 75 guests.
As an “off-premise” catering service, we travel to our clients site location, whatever city that may be. Your event order may or may not include a Delivery fee. This fee is calculated by total miles driven as well as length of time for round trip commute. If you have any questions regarding Delivery, please discuss with one of our Event Planners.